2. What word is widely used in the U.S. to refer to people of European origin or people who are white, even though the original classification was broader than this?
(a) Protestant.
(b) Caucasian.
(c) Anglo-Saxon.
(d) Mormon.

3. How much money does Matthew ask of the mill owners to prevent a strike in Chapter 7?
(a) $15,000.
(b) $75,000.
(c) $50,000.
(d) $100,000.

4. Who escorts Dr. Crookman home in Chapter 3?
(a) His wife.
(b) Max.
(c) Bunny.
(d) Chuck Foster.

5. What is Max Disher's profession in the beginning of the novel?
(a) Prison guard.
(b) Dentist.
(c) Insurance agent.
(d) Bartender.

Short Answer Questions

1. What refers to a protagonist who lacks the attributes that make a heroic figure, such as nobility of mind and spirit, a life or attitude marked by action or purpose?

2. Who do the Anglo-Saxon members want to nominate for the Democratic candidate for Presidency in Chapter 10?

3. What is the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning?

4. Who is a former Numbers runner and is now an important player in Black-No-More Inc.?

5. What does Max offer to pay for Bunny in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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